Two teens escape from Solano County juvenile hall

Published By Times Herald

FAIRFIELD - Two teens escaped from Solano County juvenile hall on Thursday afternoon, and the sheriff's office is asking for the public's help in locating them.

Melvin Mason, 18, of Vallejo, was described as a 120-pound African American male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes. He was being held for attempted burglary and vandalism, authorities said.

Kashius Brazeal, 15, of Benicia, was described as a 140-pound, African American male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes. He was being held for multiple property crimes including burglary and attempted burglary.

The two were last seen in an enclosed, outdoor area of the facility at 740 Beck Ave., Fairfield. The escape method is still under investigation, but authorities say no force was used.

As part of the investigation, deputies found juvenile hall clothing discarded on Boynton Avenue in Fairfield.

Anyone with information about as to the whereabouts of the fugitives is asked to contact the Solano County Sheriff's Office at (707) 421-7090.